RE: 1X traditional scope vs Red dot
I have both [actually several of both ] the Red Dots are stuck in a drawer and will stay there. They have several draw backs # 1 is that because they wont work near as well in dim light because you can not see any thing but the dot. # 2 is the dot covers up what you are aiming at a lot worse than cross hairs.
They work ok for quick fire on pistols but in my opinion thats about all. Lee